Ah yes, this is about that little spat between the managers last night. Apparently Mancini didn't say anything because he didn't move his hands. After the game Mancini confirmed it was following a Joe Bennett tackle on Gareth Barry that started the war of words: Mancini Speaks With His Hands?

Dan Harrison: Fabian Delph wants Villa's feel-good factor to continue against West Brom this weekend after revealing the squad are 'jumping through hoops' following their heroics at Manchester City. Delph admits confidence in the claret and blue camp is sky high after Tuesday's Capital One Cup triumph. See: www.avfc.co.uk

Paul Brown: Barry Bannan has spoken of his admiration for powerhouse Christian Benteke on the eve of the West Brom derby clash, saying he's an 'absolute dream' to play with. Bannan says Benteke is the ultimate targetman, ready and willing to finish classy crosses and able to ease the pressure by holding the ball up in the final third. See: www.avfc.co.uk

Eric Lichaj hailed Brad Guzan as a golfing ace after the pair won a Ryder Cup-style challenge at the Belfry this week. See: www.avfc.co.uk

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